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New Member
Australia
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Hi forumers, I am new to coin collecting. I stumbled upon an old coin that I have right here with me, how do I tell which variation of the silver dollar that I have here. It does look in pretty awesome condition considering its age.   Any help would be appreciated, thanks  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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This is a very obvious fake coin/replica, sorry : (
Check out coins.ha.com for some images of genuine early dollars, and compare.
Welcome to the forum!
Edited by coinguybrian
05/15/2011 06:14 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Welcome!
How did you 'stumble' upon this 'coin?'
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New Member
 Australia
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@ShadowCreator  thanks, sigh, do you have a link to the genuine coin @mitchhailey my grandfather passed away few months back, was cleaning up his house and stumbled upon a coin collection |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As Shadow said, go to coins.ha.com then scroll down close to the bottom. On the left hand side, there is a "Virtual Collection" link. Hit that, then select Silver Dollars. Once you compare yours to the image on the site, you'll see the difference.
Welcome to the forum.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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New Member
Australia
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thanks for all the replies, this is most probably the most helpful forum I have joined :)
well looks like this coin is as good as an iPad rip off
as this coin has been kept for some time, what do you think I should do with it ?
report it to the authorities, or use it as a paperweight ?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
573 Posts |
If it's made of silver, it would at least have value for the metal. Will a magnet stick to it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You may start checking the rest of the collection for others. |
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New Member
Australia
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@StJoeBlues
thanks bud will try and do that tomorrow
@chris12018
he came from very humble beginnings, as a security guard in a bank, looks like he got played out :(
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's a cast fake and your grandpa probably knew it. I'd have kept it, too. It hardly means his whole collection is bad.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
That's the first Liberty I've seen in dreadlocks.  For some reason, the forgeries put a scowl on her face.  A genuine 1799 dollar for comparison:  Edited by DVCollector
05/15/2011 6:02 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That eagle on the reverse looks like a duck, or maybe a platypus...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Finally, something we can all agree on!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I believe I see a bit of reeding and if so, that is a sure sign of a fake regardless of design differences. Circulating US silver dollars were not reeded until 1840.
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Posted 05/15/2011 06:20 am
